Go Back to Help Home1 - Introduction
While the
ADGA Genetics application does not require that you become a registered user, there are extra features available when you create an account and log in. These are explained in the
MyGenetics help page. The registration process is quick and easy and you are encouraged to join.
2 - Joining/Creating an Account
Register for an account
User Status - Logged Out
Creating an account on the
ADGA Genetics website is very easy.
- Click the Join link in the upper right-hand corner of the page header.
- A form like the screenshot to the right should appear.
- Fill in:
- A user name of your choice
- A password and confirmation
- A valid email address
- A security question and answer (free form)
- Click the Create User button when all the information has been entered.
- You will receive an activation notice at the email address you entered. You must respond to this before you can log in.
Note:Your password must be at least 7 characters in length and contain at least 1 non-alphnumeric character ($, !, @, etc.). You will get a validation error if these requirements are not met.
3 - Logging In
Log in
User Status - Logged Out
Once you have created and activated your account, you can log in.
- Click the Login link in the upper right-hand corner of page header.
- A form like the one to the right should appear.
- Fill in:
- Your User Name
- Your Password
- And optionally check the Remember me the next time checkbox (explained below).
- Click the Log In button.
- The User Status display should change to reflect your User Name and logged in options.
Note:Your account will be locked out if you have a number of failed login attempts in a short amount of time. If you can't remember your password don't try it too many times. Click the
Forgot your password? link to have a new one mailed to you. Otherwise you will have to beg me to unlock your account.....
3.1 - Retrieving a Forgotten Password
Retrieve Password
If by chance you know you have an account but have forgotten your password, click the
Forgot your password? link at the bottom of the Log In form. You will be presented with the form on the right. Enter your User Name and click the Submit button. A new password will be mailed to your email address on record. The new password is randomly generated so change it to something you can remember once you log in.
3.2 - Remembering Login Between Sessions
If you check the
Remember me the next time checkbox while logging in, you will be automatically logged in when you visit the
ADGA Genetics website in the future. This automatic login will continue until you click the
Logout link in the upper right-hand corner of the page header or until the timeout period is exceeded. If you have been logged out for any reason, you will be required to log in again on your next visit.
One requirement for this to work is that you have
cookies enabled.
4 - Logged In
Once you have been successfully logged in, the
User Status area of page header will change to reflect your login account. The options following your account name will also change. This is what the
User Status for a logged in user will look like:
 User Status - Logged In |
4.1 - Changing Your Password
Change Password
If you need to change your password for any reason just click the
Change Password link in the
User Status area of the page header. You will be required to enter:
- Your current password
- New password
- Confirmation of your new password
When all information is entered, click the
Change Password button. Next time you log in, you will have to use your new password.
4.2 - Extra Features
While you are logged into your account, extra application features will be available to you. These are accessible by clicking the
MyGenetics link in the
User Status area. You can find more information in the
MyGenetics Help page.
4 - Logging Out
To Log out, simply click the
Logout link in
User Status area.